Data Architect

Our client is seeking an experienced **Data Architect** to provide senior architecture leadership across a complex, large\-scale transformation programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and governing the **end\-to\-end data architecture** , ensuring alignment across business requirements, operational platforms, integration services, data products, analytics, and reporting. This is a senior leadership role requiring an individual who can combine strategic architecture expertise with hands\-on delivery experience and operate effectively across multiple business and technology workstreams. **Key Responsibilities** * Define the **target\-state and transition\-state data architecture** for the programme. * Lead conceptual, logical, and physical **data modelling** across multiple workstreams. * Map source\-platform models to canonical, enterprise, analytical, and reporting models. * Define business data domains and establish **reusable data products** . * Align reporting, dashboard, and analytics requirements with sustainable data and semantic models. * Define **integration patterns and end\-to\-end data flows** across the technology landscape. * Establish data architecture standards and provide **architecture governance and design assurance** . * Lead cross\-functional architecture decisions across business and technology teams. * Act as the primary data architecture point of contact for key programme stakeholders. **Required Experience** Our client is looking for candidates with significant experience operating at **Lead or Principal Data Architect level** within complex transformation programmes. Candidates should demonstrate: * Proven ownership of **end\-to\-end data architecture** across multiple workstreams. * Strong data modelling and integration architecture experience. * Experience with **data products and data\-as\-a\-product principles** . * Strong understanding of analytics, reporting, and semantic modelling. * Architecture governance and formal design assurance experience. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. * A strong combination of strategic architecture and hands\-on delivery experience. * **Microsoft Fabric architecture experience – essential.** **How to Apply** To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV. If your skills and experience match job requirements, you will be contacted to discuss your application in detail. **Similar Roles Open** As a specialised recruitment agency, we also have several other permanent and contract IT roles available. Visit our website for more information or explore additional opportunities.